Consider Philosophy [Hardcover]

Distinctive Features: 

A conversational style and reader-friendly text will appeal to the interests of both students and teachers alike.

An approach that emphasizes the strongest arguments and positions on each question; making clear that many philosophical questions remain open and disputed issues -- inviting students to draw their own conclusions.

All of the accessible readings were selected to engage students -- while ranging over key philosophical questions and eras, from Aristotle to contemporary work.

Exercises introduce significant philosophical questions while avoiding simplistic find the right answer formats. They promote discussion by placing philosophical questions into the context of student life.

The subjects of this text are given firm grounding from which to begin dissection rather than posing philosophical issues as isolated exercises.  For example: Rather than simply examining the question of skepticism, the text examines the social factors that prompt periods of skepticism; rather than considering questions about the mind as a purely abstract philosophical exercise.

Additional Reading sections help identify extra material for students or teachers interested in expanding upon what the text already offers.

A glossary provides key defnitions of main colÓW